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V86 NGU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,850 mi
Last recorded53,850 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV86 NGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 53,850 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 52,492 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Jun 2022 52,180 miles

some surface corrosion all suspension arms

Pass 10 Jun 2021 51,565 miles

some surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 12 Jun 2019 51,351 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 51,351 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,219 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,112 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,693 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,842 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,965 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 48,965 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013
Pass 19 May 2012 45,683 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2011 40,393 miles

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,393 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,389 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 40,185 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 40,182 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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V86 NGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V86 NGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V86 NGU registered?

V86 NGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V86 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V86 NGU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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